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Things for children to do in the North Cotswolds with particular emphasis on rainy day activities.

 
Although going round an old house might not immediately leap to mind as something suitable for children, in fact most of them set up some sort of activity to entertain children exploring what might otherwise be just ‘a boring old house’. Usually, it is something like spotting a particular type of thing in each room. It does mean, of course, if they are quick about this that you are rushed on enthusiastically to the next room! Some have adventure playgrounds within the grounds.Within easy driving distance of Sansome House Cottage our favourites are Upton House, Coughton Court, Snowshill Manor

In Stratford upon Avon. More than just butterflies and moths. Flight area, discovery zone and mini beast metropolis. It also has a shop good for pocket money toys.

The inside of the palace is probably better for older children. But if your children don’t care about the weather then they can have fun outdoors all over the grounds – the playground, the maze, looking at old farm implements, the train ride, walking around the lake and of course the shop and restaurants. There are also special events and exhibitions throughout the year.

The Museum of Mechanical Art and Design in Stratford. themadmuseum.co.uk/

This will most likely fascinate from age 3 upwards. Teenagers, used to the quick fire gratification from electronic games might find mechanical art boring but some of the hands on stuff will test their grasp of physics. A tardis of a museum. A lot of entertainment crammed into a small space and you can buy a ticket for the day and go in and out – this is helpful for when they don’t want to leave to eat!

www.rsc.org.uk/education/events-and-workshops-for-students

The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford regularly holds holiday time acting workshops or events for all ages although this link deals with events for schools. There is a dressing up box for the little ones all the time and of course plays to go to on rainy days, which may or may not be suitable for your age group.

Beth and Georgina run fabulous day long art sessions for children in holiday time. Suitable for ages 5 to 15. They also have weekly adult classes in term time (in normal times!) and run zoom classes online.

Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam railway. based at Toddington. 


Probably better in nice weather but still enjoyable on a rainy day. Now extended to Broadway

Slightly ‘Disneyfied’ and of course quite a lot of it outdoors but very popular with children, rain or shine.

The Cotswold Farm Park (home to Countryfile TV presenter Adam Henson). 


Again, mostly outdoors (but what children mind a few puddles and bit of mud?) with interesting rare breeds of farm animals, tractor rides, barn for feeding and handling the smaller animals, outdoor and indoor play areas.

Mary Arden’s farm at Whatcote, near Stratford upon Avon. 


www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/mary-ardens-farm/

The reconstruction of a Tudor farm which was the home of William Shakespeare’s mother. Suitable for all ages although the adventure playground is geared for the under 10’s.

 
Basically a zoo but the animals have a lot of space to roam so not the traditional animals-in-cages thing.

The Miniature Village, The Dragonfly maze and Birdland at Bourton-on-the-Water

Broadway Tower and Country Park: broadwaytower.co.uk/ Apart from the excitement of going up the windy staircase in the tower and the possibility of seeing 17 counties from the top (allegedly), this is a great expanse of hilltop for just running about. There is also a café here.

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Things for children to do in the North Cotswolds with particular emphasis on rainy day activities.

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